I made a funNY request just to see if the hotel staff would do it and they did. I had a close up picture of a giraffe with his tounge out, hilarious photo and it started my impression off right with something so silly and they still provided it.
Aside from that. The hotel was immaculate the staff was fantastic and extremely friendly and helpful. The location couldn't be better and I would definitely stay there again if the price doesn't go up too much seeing it's a new place.

Traveller from canada

Enjoy a modern, open, uncluttered space with warm touches in soothing shades of gray and ivory—along with amenities including …More

we truly enjoyed our stay at the Godfrey for 5 nights and have no regets or negative reservations about our lodging
experience. we had a beautiful view of the skyline on the 15th floor and a quiet and pleasing environment. Kudos to
the Godfrey and the wonderful city of Chicago!

Rooms are incredibly comfortable, clean, lovely bathrooms. Hotel service was wonderful, everyone incredibly helpful. The only downsides were, the lighting behind the bathroom mirror was so bright it was almost blinding could really use a dimmer. And the TV system was really out of date, no working guide so you had no idea what was on. Otherwise a wonderful location, the rooms are wonderful, would definitely recommend.

We really loved this hotel. The décor is very "hip" and pleasing. They have kept some of the old features of the old building - mail chutes and elevator doors which blend in quite nicely with the new décor. The staff are very good - and seem genuinely interested in their customers. It is close by to the river, Millennium Park and Magnificent Mile. The bar on the second level is nice. The concierge was very helpful too. The beds are extremely comfortable, and we liked how the time on the clock was projected on the ceiling! We will stay here again when we visit Chicago.

Traveller from Burlington, ON

The first Virgin Hotel will open in Chicago in fall of 2014 featuring contemporary style and great functionality. A …More

Pocket Guide: Chicago

With its famous skyline of tall buildings, and its breathtaking natural surroundings, the Midwestern metropolis of Chicago is a truly dramatic location. Home to the highest skyscraper in the Western hemisphere, the Sears Tower, yet close to Lake Michigan, a body of water bigger than some European countries, the Windy City is a place where urbanisation meets nature.

Read More

"The Windy City"

The channelling of strong gusts between Chicago's skyscrapers may make it seem like it's windier here than anywhere else in the US, but there's another reason why Chicago is nicknamed the Windy City. Chicagoans are crazy about sport, from the Chicago Bears (football) to the Blackhawks (hockey) and the Bulls (basketball). Nearby Cincinnati is equally competitive and the term Windy City was probably first used by Cincinnati newspapers covering the rivalry between the two cities.

Reaching for the sky

Chicago is known for its architecture, not at all surprising when you consider that 10 of the 50 tallest buildings in the world are located here. The Illinois capital has been at the forefront of progressive architecture and tall buildings since the late 19th century when large parts of the city were rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1871. While two of the most prominent buildings, the Sears Tower and the Aon Centre, date back to the 1970s, the boom continues. Donald Trump's luxury apartment complex was completed recently and the 2000-foot Chicago Spire is scheduled to be completed in 2012.

It's not sheer height alone that makes the city's architectural face so interesting; some of America's greatest architects have left their mark on Chicago, including Solon S. Beman, Walter Burley Griffin, and perhaps the greatest of all, Frank Lloyd Wright. A Chicago Card gives you admission to the city's best-known skyscrapers and the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Society, and includes architectural walking tours.

Chicago and the arts

One of the best-known American paintings, Edward Hopper's Nighthawks, is exhibited in the Art Institute of Chicago. Next to Hopper, the museum houses an impressive collection of impressionist, post-impressionist, and American paintings. Also worth a visit is the Museum of Contemporary Art, which focuses on visual art from 1945 to the present day with emphasis on surrealism, minimalism, conceptual photography, and works by Chicago-based artists.

Chicago is serious about culture and you'll find museums dedicated to everything from Swedish-American life to Science and Industry. A definite must-see for young and old is the Field Museum - home to "Sue", the world's largest and most famous Tyrannosaurus Rex. To get a comprehensive overview of what the city has to offer, opt for a half-day sightseeing tour, which includes museum admission as well as a trip up Hancock Tower to see the city from above. However much time you spend exploring during the day, make sure you keep some time aside for a night out in Chicago. It's not called the home of the blues for nothing, and venues like the Chicago Blues Bar on North Halsted pay tribute to that seven nights a week.

Transportation to and Around Chicago

*For these packages, package savings is at least equal to the cost of the flight or hotel if booked separately. Note: For packages including flights, you will be charged by the airline for the flight, but your savings on the package will equal the cost of the flight.

Flight-inclusive holiday packages and Flight-Plus arrangements created on Expedia.co.uk are financially protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (under Expedia, Inc.'s ATOL number 5788). But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed on this website. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then your booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Please see our general terms and conditions for further details on ATOL or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate.

For the sale of travel insurance Expedia Inc. is an Appointed Representative of Mondial Assistance (UK) Limited trading as Allianz Global Assistance which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Mondial Assistance (UK) Limited's FCA registration number is 311909. FCA authorisation can be checked at the Financial Services register at www.fsa.gov.uk/register/